The Batavian - Local Matters https://www.thebatavian.com/ en https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png The Batavian https://www.thebatavian.com/ Local Matters © 2008-2023 The Batavian. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 May 2024 10:32:15 -0400 https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Fri, 17 May 2024 21:31:00 -0400 Tractor-trailer vs. car accident reported at Jackson and Ellicott, Batavia https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/tractor-trailer-vs-car-accident-reported-at-jackson-and-ellicott-batavia/639443
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A tractor-trailer and car have collided at Jackson Street and Ellicott Street, Batavia.

Injuries are reported. 

Traffic is blocked.

City Fire responding.

UPDATE 9:37 p.m.: Two patients critical, both pinned. 

UPDATE 11 p.m.: Capt. Bob Fix said both patients appeared to be in serious condition following the accident and were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital by ground ambulance. At least one of them may have been transported by Mercy Flight crews hadn't been grounded by weather. The Sheriff's Office Crash Management Team was requested to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. In the preliminary stages, Batavia police officers have no information on what may have occurred leading to the accident.  The truck driver was not injured. There were only two people in the passenger vehicle.  

Photos by Howard Owens.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/tractor-trailer-vs-car-accident-reported-at-jackson-and-ellicott-batavia/639443#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/tractor-trailer-vs-car-accident-reported-at-jackson-and-ellicott-batavia/639443 May 17, 2024, 9:31pm The Batavian - Local Matters Tractor-trailer vs. car accident reported at Jackson and Ellicott, Batavia Howard Owens <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/ellicott-street-acc-may-172024.jpg?itok=ocfThU5-" width="800" height="532" alt="ellicott accident may 2024" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <p>A tractor-trailer and car have collided at Jackson Street and Ellicott Street, Batavia.</p><p>Injuries are reported.&nbsp;</p><p>Traffic is blocked.</p><p>City Fire responding.</p><p>UPDATE 9:37 p.m.: Two patients critical, both pinned.&nbsp;</p><p>UPDATE 11 p.m.: Capt. Bob Fix said both patients appeared to be in serious condition following the accident and</p>
Photo: Puddles of fun in Pavilion https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-puddles-of-fun-in-pavilion/639442
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Photo by Shari Joy.

Localized flooding in Pavilion created a swimming opportunity for two kids in their own front yard on Perry Road, said Shari Joy, who spotted the kids having fun in the large puddle on Friday afternoon.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-puddles-of-fun-in-pavilion/639442#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-puddles-of-fun-in-pavilion/639442 May 17, 2024, 9:00pm The Batavian - Local Matters Photo: Puddles of fun in Pavilion Howard Owens <figure role="group" class="caption caption-div"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img alt="pavilion flood swim" class="image-style-large" height="967" loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/image0flood-swiming-3.jpg?itok=Tg3_HHhs" width="800"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>Photo by Shari Joy.</em></figcaption> </figure> <p>Localized flooding in Pavilion created a swimming opportunity for two kids in their own front yard on Perry Road, said Shari Joy, who spotted the kids having fun in the large puddle on Friday afternoon.</p>
Batavia beats Greece Olympia in flag football semifinal 24-0 https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/batavia-beats-greece-olympia-in-flag-football-semifinal-24-0/639431
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In its second year, for a second time, Batavia's flag football team has a shot at a sectional title in Class B1 after beating Greece Olympia/Odyssey on Thursday 24-0.

The championship game will be played on Tuesday at Monroe Community College, with a game time of 5 p.m., against Greece Athena.

Batavia is the #1 seed in the tournament, and Athena is the #2 seed.  Athene won its semifinal game over Monroe 33-0.

On Thursday, Anna Varland was 16-24 passing for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Varland also ran for 91 yards and a TD.

Ella Radley rushed for 117 yards and a TD.

Isabella Walsh had six catches for 55 yards.

Jaimin McDonald, five receptions, 51 yards and a TD.

Kylee Brennan, six flag pulls and an interception. Grace Parker also snagged an interception.

Photos by Mike Ognibene.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/batavia-beats-greece-olympia-in-flag-football-semifinal-24-0/639431#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/batavia-beats-greece-olympia-in-flag-football-semifinal-24-0/639431 May 17, 2024, 11:04am The Batavian - Local Matters Batavia beats Greece Olympia in flag football semifinal 24-0 Howard Owens <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/img_9841.jpg?itok=CXUMwB1x" width="800" height="628" alt="batavia flag football" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <p>In its second year, for a second time, Batavia's flag football team has a shot at a sectional title in Class B1 after beating Greece Olympia/Odyssey on Thursday 24-0.</p><p>The championship game will be played on Tuesday at Monroe Community College, with a game time of 5 p.m., against</p>
Vehicle strikes Colonial West Motel https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/vehicle-strikes-colonial-west-motel/639429 A vehicle has reportedly struck a building at 3910 W Main Street Road, the Colonial West Motel, in Batavia.

Town of Batavia Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.

UPDATE 10:32 a.m.: The driver was reported unconscious but a chief on scene reports the driver is conscious. He's backed his vehicle away from the building. There is no damage to the building. The chief requests a medical evaluation for the driver.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/vehicle-strikes-colonial-west-motel/639429#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/vehicle-strikes-colonial-west-motel/639429 May 17, 2024, 10:28am The Batavian - Local Matters Vehicle strikes Colonial West Motel Howard Owens <p>A vehicle has reportedly struck a building at <span>3910 W Main Street Road, the Colonial West Motel, in Batavia.</span></p><p><span>Town of Batavia Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.</span></p><p>UPDATE 10:32 a.m.: The driver was reported unconscious but a chief on scene reports the driver is conscious. He's backed his vehicle away</p>
Son of former deputy from Le Roy becomes state trooper https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/son-of-former-deputy-from-le-roy-becomes-state-trooper/639408
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Bryce Bordonaro, a Le Roy High School graduate and son of the late Deputy Frank Bordonaro, graduated on Wednesday from the New York State Police Academy.

Bordonaro begins field training in Lockport on Friday.

Frank Bordonaro, 44, suffered a line-of-duty death in July 2014. Within a 24-hour period, the 19-year veteran of the Sheriff's Office was the responding officer to a fatal accident involving a pea harvester and a major house fire on North Road in Le Roy.  He died of an apparent heart attack at home after ending his last duty shift.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/son-of-former-deputy-from-le-roy-becomes-state-trooper/639408#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/son-of-former-deputy-from-le-roy-becomes-state-trooper/639408 May 16, 2024, 12:31pm The Batavian - Local Matters Son of former deputy from Le Roy becomes state trooper Howard Owens <figure role="group" class="caption caption-div"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img alt="bryce bordonaro state police" class="image-style-large" height="569" loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/441896122_754418746864089_1797704625623330871_n.jpg?itok=mOpvzsBv" width="800"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>Bryce Bordonaro</em><br><em>Photo by Robin Bordonaro</em></figcaption> </figure> <p>Bryce Bordonaro, a Le Roy High School graduate and son of the late Deputy Frank Bordonaro, graduated on Wednesday from the New York State Police Academy.</p><p>Bordonaro begins field training in Lockport on Friday.</p><p>Frank Bordonaro, 44, suffered a line-of-duty death in July 2014. Within a 24-hour period, the</p>
Photos: Mud Run at John Kennedy https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photos-mud-run-at-john-kennedy/639418
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John Kennedy Intermediate School held its annual Mud Run on Wednesday.

City Fire supplied the water.

Photos by Howard Owens.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photos-mud-run-at-john-kennedy/639418#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photos-mud-run-at-john-kennedy/639418 May 16, 2024, 10:54am The Batavian - Local Matters Photos: Mud Run at John Kennedy Howard Owens <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run.jpg?itok=xRahLUYP" width="800" height="532" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <p>John Kennedy Intermediate School held its annual Mud Run on Wednesday.</p><p>City Fire supplied the water.</p><p><em>Photos by Howard Owens.</em></p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-wide.jpg?itok=55AKMrRi" width="800" height="535" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-2.jpg?itok=VvXRv7oQ" width="800" height="532" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-3.jpg?itok=hlxPlan6" width="800" height="1202" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-4.jpg?itok=RU6NpAFT" width="800" height="532" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-wide-2.jpg?itok=gpJUQbRP" width="800" height="535" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-wide-3.jpg?itok=pvMWLEk2" width="800" height="535" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-wide-4.jpg?itok=pEq--m7V" width="800" height="535" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-5.jpg?itok=0tyJWXM0" width="800" height="532" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-wide-5.jpg?itok=qGm9w15q" width="800" height="535" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-6.jpg?itok=6UaOQT5V" width="800" height="532" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-7.jpg?itok=8MiJttWo" width="800" height="532" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/john-kennedy-mud-run-8.jpg?itok=I17DQh_p" width="800" height="532" alt="john kennedy mud run" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div>
Richmond research librarian honored by DAR for helping people tell their stories through geneology https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/richmond-research-librarian-honored-by-dar-for-helping-people-tell-their-stories
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Deborah Wood, special collections librarian at the Richmond Memorial Library, received the Women in American History Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution, Anna Ingalsbe Lovell Chapter, on Monday.
Photo by Howard Owens

A college professor told Deborah Wood, when she was working on her senior thesis, something that she has carried throughout her career: "It only takes one person at a time to get the stories told and the will to do so."

As the special collections librarian, helping people tell their stories has been a big part of her job, and that's one reason the Anna Ingalsbe Lovell Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution honored her as A Woman in American History on Monday.

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Office for the Aging holds open house to highlight services as it approaches 50th anniversary https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/office-for-the-aging-holds-open-house-to-highlight-services-as-it-approaches-50th
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On Tuesday, Genesee County's Office for the Aging commemorated Older Americans Month with an open house at its community center on Bank Street in Batavia.

The agency is also approaching its 50th anniversary, which it will mark on June 1.

The open house was intended to help the entire community better understand the service available, but especially older adults who are new to the area or those who have recently turned 60 or 65, said Diana Fox, executive director.

The office offers various services to local residents age 60 and older, including support for caregivers, in-home services, meals, a nutrition program, help with services for seniors, and activities for seniors.

"You know, people sometimes say that it's kind of the best-kept secret, but I think one of the things that are so great about (the Office for the Aging) is that these are services that are available for the community that, for the most part, don't cost anything. People don't realize what we have to offer. And I'm just so proud of the staff and their commitment. The people who come here, and they work here for years and then sometimes retire from the Office for the Aging because it's such a great place to be, and we love the people who come in to see us."

Photos by Howard Owens.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/office-for-the-aging-holds-open-house-to-highlight-services-as-it-approaches-50th#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/office-for-the-aging-holds-open-house-to-highlight-services-as-it-approaches-50th May 15, 2024, 10:33pm The Batavian - Local Matters Office for the Aging holds open house to highlight services as it approaches 50th anniversary Howard Owens <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/office-for-the-aging-50th-open-hosue.jpg?itok=XkXZJDG_" width="800" height="535" alt="office for the aging 50th anniversary open house" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> <p>On Tuesday, Genesee County's Office for the Aging commemorated Older Americans Month with an open house at its community center on Bank Street in Batavia.</p><p>The agency is also approaching its 50th anniversary, which it will mark on June 1.</p><p>The open house was intended to help the entire</p>
Large underground gas leak reported on South Street, Le Roy https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/large-underground-gas-leak-reported-on-south-street-le-roy/639388 A large underground gas leak is reported at South Street and Exchange in the village of Le Roy.

Roy Fire and Le Roy PD are on scene.

Stafford Requested the scene mutual aid.

A maintenance worker from Le Roy High School has been requested to the same. 

School bus drivers are advised to avoid the area.

Fire police arrest to shut down traffic at Harris Road  

UPDATE 9:30 a.m.: The scene is turned over to RG&E and school district. Fire companies back in service. Road is open. 

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/large-underground-gas-leak-reported-on-south-street-le-roy/639388#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/large-underground-gas-leak-reported-on-south-street-le-roy/639388 May 15, 2024, 9:01am The Batavian - Local Matters Large underground gas leak reported on South Street, Le Roy Howard Owens <p>A large underground gas leak is reported at South Street and Exchange in the village of Le Roy.</p><p>Roy Fire and Le Roy PD are on scene.</p><p>Stafford Requested the scene mutual aid.</p><p>A maintenance worker from Le Roy High School has been requested to the same.&nbsp;</p><p>School bus drivers</p>
Man reportedly falls from grain elevator in Alabama https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/man-reportedly-falls-from-grain-elevator-in-alabama/639374 A man has reportedly fallen approximately 20 feet from a grain elevator at a location on Bloomingdale Road in Alabama.

Alabama Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.

Dispatchers are checking on the availability of Mercy Flight.

UPDATE 10:26 a.m.: Oakfield Fire dispatched to set up a landing zone for Mercy Flight.

UPDATE 10:33 a.m.: Mercy Flight has landed.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/man-reportedly-falls-from-grain-elevator-in-alabama/639374#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/man-reportedly-falls-from-grain-elevator-in-alabama/639374 May 14, 2024, 10:10am The Batavian - Local Matters Man reportedly falls from grain elevator in Alabama Howard Owens <p>A man has reportedly fallen approximately 20 feet from a grain elevator at a location on Bloomingdale Road in Alabama.</p><p>Alabama Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.</p><p>Dispatchers are checking on the availability of Mercy Flight.</p><p>UPDATE 10:26 a.m.: Oakfield Fire dispatched to set up a landing zone for Mercy Flight</p>